1131 - Employer Sponsored Migration - 5

About this booklet
This booklet is designed so that you can understand the steps for applying for Employer Sponsored
Migration to Australia, and complete the application form with minimal, if any, help.
This booklet is one of a series of booklets about migration to Australia. The booklets are:
1 Partner Migration
2 Child Migration
3 Parent Migration
4 Other Family Migration
5 Employer Sponsored Migration
6 General Skilled Migration
7 Business Skills Entry
8 Special Migration
For general information about migration to Australia, read information form 1126i Migrating to
Australia, or visit the website www.immi.gov.au/immigration.htm
Using a migration agent
You do not need to use a migration agent to lodge a visa application. However, if you choose to use
an agent, the department recommends that you use a registered migration agent.
Under Australian law, anyone who uses knowledge of migration procedures to offer immigration
assistance to a person wishing to obtain a visa to enter or remain in Australia must be registered or
exempt from registration (see page 38).
All registered migration agents are bound by the Migration Agents Code of Conduct, which requires
agents to act professionally in their clients’ lawful best interests. A list of registered migration agents
is available from the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (Office of the MARA)
website www.themara.com.au
You can contact the Office of the MARA at:
E-mail: themara@themara.com.au
PO Box Q1551
QVB NSW 1230
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61 2 9299 5446
Fax: 61 2 9299 8448
The Office of the MARA investigates complaints against registered migration agents and may take
disciplinary action against them. If you have a concern about a registered migration agent, you should
contact the Office of the MARA. The Code of Conduct and complaint form are available from the
Office of the MARA website.
1131 (Design date 11/09)
© COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA, 2009
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
www.immi.gov.au